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Hawai‘i Island customers urged to continue conserving elctricity to avoid rolling blackouts
For the past several weeks, Hawaiian Electric has been asking residential and business customers to conserve electricity due to the unavailability of several large generators.
Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station to reopen Friday
After a tree fell at the site, it was closed for repairs, according to the Department of Environmental Management.
Hilo home destroyed in early morning structure fire
When Hawai‘i Fire Department responded to the single-family dwelling on Kaumana Drive, it was engulfed in flames and the occupant of the residence had already evacuated.
Hawai‘i County general plan in final recommended draft stages following months of community outreach
The General Plan holds significant importance for every resident of Hawaiʻi Island, as it establishes the vision, policies, and actions necessary to enhance the overall quality of life.
UH study: Rising seas eating away at underground infrastructure in Hawaiʻi, globally
According to the study, led by UH coastal geologist Shellie Habel, cities with buried infrastructure are most at risk for corrosion and system failures due to interaction with this shallower and saltier groundwater.
Community meeting to address instream flow standards for Waikōloa
This report will serve as the primary reference for subsequent amendments to the interim instream flow standards for the Waikoloa, Kohākōhau, and Wai‘ula‘ula streams in the surface water hydrologic unit of Waikōloa.
Jr. Tupa‘i enters race for Hawai‘i County mayor
Tupa‘i is among several candidates hoping to unseat the incumbent, Mayor Mitch Roth who won the election against former Mayor Harry Kim in 2020.
Big Island police looking for missing ʻendangeredʻ Hilo man
Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the communityʻs assistance in locating 86-year-old Michael “Jim” Clark, who has been reported missing.
Hawaiian Electric asking public to reduce electricity use to prevent outages
For the past several weeks, Hawaiian Electric has been asking customers to conserve electricity due to the unavailability of several large generators and cautioned that rolling outages might be needed if generation fell short of demand.
Kona man charged in connection to reported robbery on Ali‘i Drive
The 21-year-old is accused of throwing a man to the ground, kicking his arms and legs and taking money from his wallet.
Rolling outages likely to continue on Hawai‘i Island due to generation shortfall
A rolling outage occurred Sunday night where the power company reported 21,557 customers around the island experienced a 30-minute outage starting at 8:54 p.m. and ending at 9:59 p.m.
Native Hawaiian snails now recognized by the state
Gov. Josh Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails. Hawai‘i Island’s snail is Hini hini kua mauna (Succinea konaensis).
Business Monday: Kona Village named among the best new resorts in North America and Europe in 2024
In a lifestyle article published in “Esquire” magazine on April 9, Kona Village, located nine miles north of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, was the only Hawai‘i hotel named among the 41 best new hotels in North America and Europe for 2024.
Generator shortfall results in rolling blackouts on Hawai‘i Island
Customers islandwide are experiencing outages.
Update: Winter weather advisory on Hawai‘i Island summits extended
An additional one inch of snow is expected.
Photographer coming to Hawai‘i will capture islands’ roller derby culture with classic style
Brittany R. Bradley employs the wet-plate collodion process to create modern-day examples of ambrotypes and tintypes.
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Matsuyama family celebrates official opening of third store with community
Matsuyama Food and Fuel opened on Dec. 27. This new store, the family’s flagship location, will serve visitors coming and going from the Big Island and a stop for last-minute beach snacks and food.
